Jamar Hunt (born December 4, 1982) is a former
American football
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tight end
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for the
Dallas Cowboys
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of the
National Football League
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. He was signed as an
undrafted
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rookie
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In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced ...
free agent
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out of
UTEP
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.
However, he was waived by the Cowboys on July 2, 2009.
References
External links
Ex-Cowboy Hunt seeking damages
1982 births
Living people
Players of American football from Arizona
American football tight ends
UTEP Miners football players
Dallas Cowboys players
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